Nature of spiritual growth

God desires the spiritual growth of his people

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Christlikeness is the goal of spiritual growth

Romans 8:29 NASB95

For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

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Aspects of spiritual growth

Growth in grace

2 Peter 3:18 NASB95

but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

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Growth in faith

2 Thessalonians 1:3 NASB95

We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren, as is only fitting, because your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever greater;

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Growth in love

1 Thessalonians 3:12 NASB95

and may the Lord cause you to increase and abound in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;

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Growth in understanding

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Growth in holiness

2 Corinthians 7:1 NASB95

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

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Growth in fruitfulness

John 15:16 NASB95

“You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.

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Growth in contentment

Philippians 4:11–12 NASB95

Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.

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Examples of spiritual growth

In individuals

Samuel; John the Baptist

Jesus Christ:

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Paul:

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Apollos; Onesimus; Gaius

In the church

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